Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 50/100 · Grade D · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Wyoming County: D.
Several federal signals point to home-safety risks in this ZIP.
Drinking water quality in Wyoming County has lagged behind state benchmarks - multiple documented violations across 9 ZIP codes keep the county's grade low.
How Wyoming County Compares
How Wyoming County Compares
Wyoming County scores 7 points below the Pennsylvania state average (57/100) and 23 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,721, driven primarily by flood
71% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2026)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Wyoming County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 13 violations. Past 5 years: 25 total (25 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,721
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
15,966 housing units in Wyoming County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Wyoming County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wyoming County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Water systems serving Wyoming County
5 community water systems serving Wyoming County.
- D
- D
Systems with the most violations in Wyoming County
4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- D
All ZIP Codes in Wyoming County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Wyoming County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18414 | Dalton | 50 | D | 0 | $280K |
| 2 | 18657 | Tunkhannock | 49 | D | 2 | $210K |
| 3 | 18419 | Factoryville | — | — | 18 | $214K |
| 4 | 18446 | Nicholson | — | — | 18 | $200K |
| 5 | 18615 | Falls | — | — | $216K | |
| 6 | 18625 | Lake Winola | — | — | — | |
| 7 | 18629 | Mehoopany | — | — | $204K | |
| 8 | 18630 | Meshoppen | — | — | 9 (1 health) | $217K |
| 9 | 18636 | Noxen | — | — | $176K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wyoming County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 71% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
Overview
Wyoming County in Pennsylvania covers 9 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (50/100) across 2 scored records.
4 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
← Back to Pennsylvania Home Safety Profile
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
What You Can Do
Wyoming County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
71% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.